Bill > HB381

This bill requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and managed care organizations to provide coverage for aesthetic services and restorative care for victims of domestic violence, starting January 1, 2026. A "victim of domestic violence" is specifically defined as an individual who has received deliberate, severe, and demonstrable physical injury, or is in fear of imminent such injury from a current or former spouse or cohabitant. The coverage must be for medical treatments deemed medically necessary by a licensed physician specifically for addressing physical injuries resulting from domestic violence. This legislation aims to ensure that individuals who have experienced domestic violence can access necessary medical treatments to help them recover from physical injuries, with the coverage applying to all health insurance policies and plans issued or renewed in Maryland on or after the specified date. The bill, known as the "Healing Our Scars Act," represents an important step in supporting survivors of domestic violence by mandating comprehensive medical coverage for their physical and aesthetic recovery needs.

Health and Social Services

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0381?ys=2025RS